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SRHU Observes World Blood Donor Day with Awareness and Screening Drive

Published on: June 16, 2025

On June 14, 2025, the Blood Centre of Himalayan Hospital, Swami Rama Himalayan University, observed World Blood Donor Day with a meaningful program aimed at raising awareness about the importance of voluntary blood donation.

The event began with a ceremonial lamp lighting and was graced by the Chief Guest, Dr. Hem Chandra Pandey, Director – Hospital Services. MBBS students presented a short skit highlighting the significance of blood donation, setting the tone for the day’s theme.

A pledge ceremony was also organized during which all dignitaries and staff members took an oath to donate blood regularly and encourage others to do the same, in order to reduce preventable loss of lives due to blood shortage.

As part of the observance, a Blood Group and Hemoglobin Testing Camp was conducted for nursing students. Those with appropriate hemoglobin levels participated in the blood donation drive, while students found to have low hemoglobin levels were guided on improving iron intake through diet and were advised to undergo a re-test after three months.

Dr. Hem Chandra Pandey felicitated regular blood donors and camp organizers. Special recognition was given to Dr. Nirul, Mr. Vinay Chaturvedi, Mr. Deepak Singh, Mr. Mastram Uniyal, and “Rakt Shiromani” Dr. Anil Verma for their contributions to safe academic blood donation. Individuals and teams instrumental in organizing academic donation drives—such as Mr. Daljeet Singh (Kotdwar region), Mr. Ashok Kalra, Mr. Amit Pahwa (Haridwar), and the Akums Pharma SIDCUL Haridwar Team—were also honored.

The event saw the presence of Dr. Dushyant Gaur (Head, Blood Centre), Dr. Manish Raturi, PRO Sudheer Joshi, and other staff members. More than 100 participants got their blood group and hemoglobin levels tested during the camp.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.